Nadia Pillay is the founder and CEO of Sovereign Lineage LLC, and the visionary behind SHU YOGA, where she provides a range of health and wellness services, including life coaching, yoga instruction, yoga certification, meditation, health management, and meal-planning. With over 15 years of experience as a yoga instructor, Nadia has worked with individuals of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Her extensive experience in the field has allowed her to support clients facing various physical and emotional challenges, including arthritis, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, uterine fibroid cysts, depression, addiction, anxiety, and individuals with ASD (Autistc Spectrum Disorder). Nadia is trained in Trauma Informed Therapy.
Nadia offers both group and private instruction and has had the honor of sharing her expertise in yoga with numerous communities and organizations. Her work spans Family Yoga Groups, corporate settings, daycare centers, preschools, K-12 schools, the Illinois Juvenile Justice Department, the Department of Child and Family Services, and group homes.
In her role as a high school yoga instructor, Nadia has developed a cooking course focused on healthy cuisine and expanding students’ exposure to diverse foods. Driven by her passion for health and wellness, she also founded Emerging Yoga, a specialized enrichment program for young children that includes massage therapy for infants. This program, designed for children starting from six weeks of age, integrates gentle massages and simple stretches to support early brain development.
Nadia conducts yoga retreats, workshops, both nationally and internationally, sharing her knowledge and passion for wellness with a broad audience.
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